The teachers warned of protests in the new academic year if the government implemented the report proposals unilaterally. First phaseMr. Shajahan told the meeting that in the first phase, the three examinations wings under the three directorates would also be merged next year. However, no change would be brought in teachers’ posts, schools’ constitution as lower primary, high school, and higher secondary, and changes in AEO and DEO posts and offices for now. The teachers’ organisations owing allegiance to the Opposition raised the demand for postponement of the meeting at the outset itself. However, Mr. Shajahan said the discussion was only a preliminary one and talks with the Minister would be convened later.

Source: The Hindu May 20, 2019 15:45 UTC